Canon S100 vs Sony HX90V

Here, we are reviewing the Canon S100 and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was announced 4 years before the HX90V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S100 scores against the HX90V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S100 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 against the HX90V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and HX90V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and HX90V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S100 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX90V will produce extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older S100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.